7 Days: Chennai - Pondy - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari - Kodaikanal - Madurai
Grand Tamilnadu 7 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Chennai to Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry
- Pickup: Morning pickup from Chennai Airport or Railway Station.
- Heritage: Visit Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance).
- Travel: Drive to Pondicherry via the beautiful East Coast Road (ECR).
- Evening: Relax at Promenade Beach and explore the French Colony.
Stay: Pondicherry
Day 2: Pondicherry Sights & Travel to Rameshwaram
- Sights: Visit Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, and Manakula Vinayagar Temple.
- Travel: Proceed towards Rameshwaram (Long scenic drive).
- Highlight: Witness the architectural wonder of Pamban Bridge at night.
Stay: Rameshwaram
Day 3: Rameshwaram Rituals & Kanyakumari Travel
- Rituals: Early morning Holy bath in 22 Wells and Darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple.
- Ghost Town: Visit Dhanushkodi and Rama Setu point.
- Travel: Afternoon drive to Kanyakumari (approx 5.5 hours).
- Sunset: Witness the sunset at the tip of the Indian peninsula.
Stay: Kanyakumari
Day 4: Kanyakumari Sights & Travel to Kodaikanal
- Sunrise: Witness the spectacular sunrise view from the shore.
- Memorials: Ferry to Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
- Travel: Proceed to the "Princess of Hill Stations" - Kodaikanal.
Stay: Kodaikanal
- Nature: Visit Pillar Rocks, Pine Forest, and Bryant Park.
- Views: Explore Coaker's Walk, Guna Caves, and Green Valley View.
- Leisure: Evening boating at the star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake.
Stay: Kodaikanal
Day 6: Kodaikanal to Madurai Tour
- Travel: Drive down to the temple city of Madurai (approx 3.5 hours).
- Heritage: Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and Gandhi Museum.
- Main Darshan: Evening Darshan at the grand Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Stay: Madurai
Day 7: Madurai Local & Departure
- Temples: Visit Alagar Kovil and Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple.
- Sights: Visit Mariamman Teppakulam.
- Departure: Evening drop-off at Madurai Airport or Railway Station.
End of 7 Days Memorable Journey